Hello JFK Families!
We are looking forward to our first ever Electrify Your Symphony performance featuring Mark Wood, one of the founders of the Trans Siberian Orchestra. Almost 300 string students in grades 5-12 will perform alongside Mr. Wood. This sounds like a great event for our students and families! Tickets can be purchased here for $14. Tickets at the door will be $20. Doors will open at 6:30PM and the event will start promptly at 7:00. We hope to see you there!
If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check out the Spring Events Calendar from the PTO to see all the fun things planned for the rest of the year.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Brennan
Spring Photos - Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, March 22nd. This is a proof program. No money is due on the day of photography. Please see the attached flier for more details.
Career Day Information - We are so excited to have our second annual, first in person, Career Day this year! Please see the attached flier for more details about how your family or friends can get involved in this event.
Toasty Toes Sock Drive - Help the Beth-El Center continue to assist our neighbors in beed by donating new socks. See the attached flier for more information.
Instructional Team News - See all the great learning that is happening at JFK brought to you by the JFK Instructional Team. Follow us on Instagram @ TLC_JFK
Conferences - We are pleased to announce our Spring 2023 Elementary Conference Schedule:
Wednesday, March 29th 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 30th1:45-3:45 p.m.
Friday, March 31st 1:45-3:45 p.m.
*Please note that we will have a modified early dismissal time on the conference days to accommodate the conference schedule. Therefore, students will be dismissed on March 29th, March 30th, and March 31st at 1:15pm.
Parents/guardians will once again have the opportunity to select a conference time through My Conference Time. All conferences will be in person unless a parent/guardian requests a Google Meet link directly from the teacher. Spring conference sign up information will be live on our school website from February 27 at 9:00 a.m. through March 27 at 12:00 p.m. If you prefer a virtual session, please contact the teacher to request a Google Meet link to conduct your conference virtually after you have confirmed your conference time through My Conference Time Online Scheduler. We are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s learning!
Quick tip: Look for emails from “noreply@myconferencetime.com” when searching email for conference confirmation communications.
Nurse Update - Debbie Tyrrel, RN has been covering at JFK for the past few weeks. She can be reached at dtyrrel@milfordct.gov or dtyrrel@milforded.org. We are also asking that all parents come to the front door to pick up their child when the nurse releases them from school.
Community Connection Center - This week's Community Connection Center's Newsletter (CCC News) has an experience survey from the Milford Arts Council. Also you will see links for ADAMS HOUSE's "Helping Hearts Heal" program, Milford Public's Library's events and Stamford's Museum & Nature Center's "Maple Sugar Fest", this Sunday March 12, 2023. Each week information about Milford's providers & their programs are listed. And don't forget that the CCC website is also updated with links to community resources. Have a great week!
The CCC honors all family inquiries as private and confidential unless parent permission is given or Connecticut mandated reporting applies.
Kindergarten Registration - We are pleased to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will take place during February and March. If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in the fall, registration information will be posted to the district website www.milforded.org on February 21, 2023. You must register your child for Kindergarten at the school determined by your street address, unless placed by Pupil Personnel Services. School/Street Assignments are available on the district website under “District Information.”
Students must be at least age five (5) on or before December 31, 2023, in order to register for Kindergarten.
Current MPS preschool or Ready To Learn students do not need to complete an online registration packet.
If you need assistance with the registration portal, please contact the main office for your district assigned school. School contact information can be found on the district website under “ Schools.”
We are excited for your children to come to our schools! Fully registered families, please be on the lookout for more information from your school’s Principal about an in person kindergarten event in the spring. In the meantime, click here for a sneak peek of what to expect in Kindergarten! We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2036!
In the Spotlight - Spanish
¡Hola from Señorita Polansky!
Pre-K (4) students are beginning to explore Spanish through songs and stories. Kindergarteners are wrapping up our unit on Classroom Community and moving on to talk about our Families! Students in Grade 1 and 2 are also continuing to learn about our communities. Grade 1 is branching out from the classroom to talk about the entire JFK school community and Grade 2 is exploring places in their neighborhoods and in Milford. Grades 3 and 4 have just started our “Mania Musical de Marzo” , a fun and interactive music bracket where students will listen to two new songs in Spanish each class and vote on their favorites. Click HERE to listen to the playlist on YouTube!
As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns at rpolansky@milforded.org.
Free School Breakfast and Lunch - Free school breakfast and lunch at no cost to all students from March 1, 2023, through the remainder of school year (SY) 2022-23.
Important Dates:
Wednesday, 3/15 - Early Release - 1:25 PM
Tuesday 3/21 - K-2 Assembly “What do you do with the mad you feel?”
Wednesday, March 22 - Picture Day
Tuesday, March 28th - Report Cards Released
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 3/29, 3/30 and 3/31 - Spring Conferences/Book Fair and Early Release at 1:15PM
Friday 3/31 - 3-5 Assembly “CT Legends and Lore”
Some pictures from the week at JFK!
PTO News
Check out our new Spring Events Calendar for all the exciting things we’ve got planned!
5th Grade FINAL REMINDER: If you have not yet uploaded your child’s baby picture for the yearbook please use the link below ASAP: https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=jfkmilford
Two Assemblies in March!
We’ve got two exciting assemblies scheduled for 3/21 and 3/31! First, the K-2 kids will see a performance by Will Parker titled “What do you do with the mad you feel?” and then the 3-5th graders will learn about some of CT’s legends from Carol Glynn. Both are through Connecticut’s Arts for Learning program, so we’re looking forward to two fun days!
5th Grade Committee News
Join us for a 5th grade committee get together on Wednesday, March 15th @ 6pm at Tribus Brewery (meet in the back room). We will be discussing the 5th grade celebration and yearbook. For more info please email us at: jfk5thgradecommittee2023@gmail.com
Calling All Future PTO Leaders!
If you’re interested in being more involved and having a voice in shaping your kid’s JFK experience, this is the perfect opportunity! If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out at ptojfk@gmail.com.
Book Fair is Coming Back!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming back from March 29th-31st! Stay tuned for more exciting details!